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Kyrgyzstanite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Weiz District, Styria, Austria
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstanite

Christiana Mine, Mercati mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion mining district, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Weiz District, Styria, Austria
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstanite

Christiana Mine, Mercati mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion mining district, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Weiz District, Styria, Austria
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Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan
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About KyrgyzstaniteHide

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Tian Shan mountains range in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan
Formula:
ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O
Colour:
Light blue - greenish
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
2.25
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For the country.
Chalcoalumite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
27476
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27476:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
57c16ae2-2429-48d9-86f5-51291213dc41

IMA Classification of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Classification of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
7.DD.75

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
KyrIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Light blue - greenish
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN20=47 - 87 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Perfect
(001)
Density:
2.25(1) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.242 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.517(1) nβ = 1.525(1) nγ = 1.527(1)
2V:
Calculated: -53°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
Strong r < v

Chemistry of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Mindat Formula:
ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2O
Elements listed:
Al, H, O, S, Zn - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.246(9) Å, b = 8.873(4) Å, c = 17.22(1) Å
β = 96.41(7)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.155 : 1 : 1.941
Unit Cell V:
1,555.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Comment:
Space group P21/n

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
8.60 Å(100)
7.93 Å(70)
4.83 Å(80)
4.27 Å(100)
2.516 Å(70)
2.292 Å(80)
1.998 Å(95)
1.896 Å(65)
Comments:
From type description.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan
General Appearance of Type Material:
Crusts of radiating fibrous aggregates
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Moscow.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
QuartzCalciteAlumohydrocalciteNickelalumiteAllophane
Reference:
Agakhanov, A.A., Karpenko, V.Y., Pautov, L.A., Uvarova, Y.A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F.C., Bekenova, G.K. (2005) Kyrgyzstanite, ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3 - a new mineral from the Kara-Tangi, Kyrgyzstan. New Data on Minerals. Moscow: 40: 23-28.
Download:
Agakhanov, A.A., Karpenko, V.Y., Pautov, L.A., Uvarova, Y.A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F.C., Bekenova, G.K. (2005) Kyrgyzstanite, ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3 - a new mineral from the Kara-Tangi, Kyrgyzstan. New Data on Minerals. Moscow: 40: 23-28.

Synonyms of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Other Language Names for KyrgyzstaniteHide

Relationship of Kyrgyzstanite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Chalcoalumite Group
Other Members of this group:
ChalcoalumiteCuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
Mbobomkulite(Ni,Cu)Al4((NO3)2,SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
NickelalumiteNiAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3Mon. 2/m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Kyrgyzstanite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Kyrgyzstanite associated with SphaleriteZnS
1 photo of Kyrgyzstanite associated with Allophane(Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.DD.AsagiiteNiCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.05FelsőbányaiteAl4(SO4)(OH)10 · 4H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.07LlantenesiteCu6Al[SeO4](OH)12Cl · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P3 1c
7.DD.10LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m
7.DD.10PosnjakiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.10WroewolfeiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.10GobeliniteCoCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DD.10FehriteMgCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.15SpangoliteCu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P3 1c
7.DD.15KobyasheviteCu5(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DD.15Unnamed (Dimorph of Devilline)CaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.20KtenasiteZnCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.25ChristeliteCu2Zn3(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.DD.30CampigliaiteMn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon. 2 : B2
7.DD.30DevillineCaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.30OrthoserpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OOrth. mm2 : Pca21
7.DD.30SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DD.30NiedermayriteCdCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DD.30EdwardsiteCu3Cd2(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2O Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.35Carrboydite(Ni1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35Glaucocerinite(Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35Honessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
7.DD.35Hydrohonessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35MotukoreaiteMg6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35Mountkeithite[(Mg1-xFe3+x)(OH)2][SO4]x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35ShigaiteMn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DD.35WermlanditeMg7Al2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3c1
7.DD.35WoodwarditeCu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35ZincaluminiteZn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)16 · 5H2O
7.DD.35Hydrowoodwardite(Cu1-xAlx)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35ZincowoodwarditeZn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
7.DD.35NatroglaucoceriniteZn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OHex.
7.DD.35NikischeriteFe2+6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.DD.40IsseliteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.DD.40Lawsonbauerite(Mn2+,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.40Torreyite(Mg,Mn2+)7◻2Mn2+2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.45MooreiteMg9◻2Mn2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)26 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
7.DD.45Hodgesmithite(Cu,Zn)6Zn(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.47LahnsteiniteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 3H2O Tric. 1 : P1
7.DD.50NamuwiteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.50Minohlite(Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 8H2OHex.
7.DD.52LauraniiteCu6Cd2(SO4)2(OH)12 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.55BechereriteZn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)]Trig. 3 : P3
7.DD.60Ramsbeckite(Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2OMon. 2/m
7.DD.65VonbezingiteCa6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.70RedgilliteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.75ChalcoalumiteCuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.75NickelalumiteNiAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3Mon. 2/m
7.DD.80GuarinoiteZn6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2OHex.
7.DD.80Schulenbergite(Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3
7.DD.80ThérèsemagnaniteNaCo4(SO4)(OH)6Cl · 6H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.80UM1992-30-SO:CCuHZn(Zn,Cu)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.85MontetrisaiteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Cmc21

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Insoluble in water, dissolves in heated HCl
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for KyrgyzstaniteHide

References for KyrgyzstaniteHide

Localities for KyrgyzstaniteHide

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Jujuy Province
    • Rinconada Department
      • Mina Pirquitas
M. de Brotdkorb (2002)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Weiz District
      • Rettenegg
        • Prinzkogel (Prinzenkogel)
          • Prinzkogel mines
            • Northern District
Jakely (2008)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion mining district
          • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
            • Mercati mines
M.E. Ciriotti collection [S. Möckel ... +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Recoaro Terme
        • Civillina Mountain
Boscardin M. et alii. "I minerali nel Vicentino" et al. (Vicenza)
Kyrgyzstan (TL)
 
  • Batken Region
Uvarova et al. (2005) +2 other references
Romania
 
  • Maramureș County
    • Baia Sprie
      • Baia Sprie mine
Collector: Gábor Koller
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